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Something Buried, Something Blue; The Mac 'n' Ivy Mysteries, Book 1

Ivy Malone and Mac MacPherson have been circling the idea of marriage for some time (see the five books in the Ivy Malone Mysteries series), and now they’ve made the Big Decision. They’re getting married! Except there is the problem of that dead body—and a killer who’s willing to bring their plans to a screeching halt. Audible/Amazon

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The Mystery of Central Park; A Novel

In the late 19th century, infamous investigative reporter Nellie Bly revealed the abuse of female factory workers, exposed brutality in an insane asylum, and became the first woman reporter to circumnavigate the globe. The Mystery of Central Park: A Novel is Bly’s first venture into fiction. In it, handsome Richard Treadwell lives off a comfortable inheritance yet can’t talk Penelope Howard, his…

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Curious Punishments of Bygone Days

An Available Audio Book In Cooperation with Spoken Realms CURIOUS PUNISHMENTS OF BYGONE DAYS By ALICE MORSE EARLE. Herbert S. Stone and Co. 1896. Narrated by Joseph Tabler Contents I THE BILBOES II THE DUCKING STOOL III THE STOCKS IV THE PILLORY V PUNISHMENTS OF AUTHORS AND BOOKS VI THE WHIPPING-POST VII THE SCARLET LETTER VIII BRANKS AND GAGS IX PUBLIC PENANCE X MILITARY…

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The Hardy Boys Mysteries Volume 1

The Hardy Boys Mysteries – Volume 1 By Franklin W. Dixon Narrated by Gary D. MacFadden Franklin W. Dixon was a pseudonym used by several authors writing series books for the Stratemeyer Syndicate, including The Hardy Boys and the Nancy Drew series. This collection introduces The Hardy Boys, two teenage brothers who hope to follow in the footsteps of their father, a famous private detective.…

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The Velveteen Rabbit

The Velveteen Rabbit By Margery Williams Bianco Read by Bria Sterling This classic children’s story was first published in Harper’s Bazaar in 1921. The story is an ingenious retelling of a popular myth in which an inanimate image of a creature becomes alive through the ardent desire of its owner. In this case, it is a toy rabbit that is brought to life by a fairy after supplying loving…

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Magnificent Obsession

Dive into Lloyd C. Douglas’s timeless tale of redemption, love, and the transformative power of selflessness. ‘Magnificent Obsession’ follows the journey of Bobby Merrick, a wealthy and reckless young man whose life takes a dramatic turn after a tragic accident. Struggling with guilt and a newfound sense of purpose, Bobby embarks on a path of personal growth, guided by a mysterious philosophy…

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Icarus or or The Future of Science

In “Icarus; or, The Future of Science,” Bertrand Russell explores the potential consequences of scientific advancement, drawing parallels between the myth of Icarus and the development of technology. He argues that while science can lead to progress, it also poses risks, particularly regarding power and societal structures. Russell suggests that scientific advancements, especially in the physical…

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Eolaus - a lyrical dramatic poem

Eolaus, a lyrical dramatic poem by James Allen Presented by Voices of Today In 1907 New Thought author James Allen published a verse anthology entitled Poems of Peace. Included in the collection is his sole dramatic work, Eolaus, which describes the journey of a troubled pilgrim from the wilderness of worldly despair to the heights of personal realization. Cast Narrator, The Prophet, Earth…

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The Second Adventures of Uncle Wiggily

The Second Adventures of Uncle Wiggily By Howard R. Garis Narrated by Andre Baum Howard Garis was an American author who wrote many volumes for the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a publishing company that produced several series of children’s books, using the services of a multitude of authors. While Garis wrote several books under pseudonyms, the best-known titles penned under his own name are those…

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The Mystery of Mrs. Blencarrow

Mrs. Blencarrow is a lovely middle-aged widow with five adoring children and a comfortable income with which to raise them. She holds a position of admiration and respect in her strictly Victorian village society. But the good lady who seems beyond reproach has a secret, and not all her neighbors wish her well. When one of them stumbles upon incriminating information, Mrs. Blencarrow stands to…

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The Brass Teapot and Other Stories; Best of Fiction on The Web, Season 1

Welcome to The Brass Teapot and Other Stories – the best of Season 1 of the Fiction on the Web audiobook series. There are so many people out there making beautiful literary art, so many niches snugly filled, so many jokers and prophets and lovers and fighters, so many wonderful stories finding an audience. Literary magazines are packed full of love, craft, art for art’s sake, art for life’s…

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The Real Jefferson Davis

The Real Jefferson Davis By Landon Knight Narrated by Ron Altman Jefferson Davis (1808 – 1889) was an American politician who became president of the Confederate States during the Civil War. He took his seat in Congress as the representative for Mississippi in 1847. As a Democrat, Davis was an enthusiastic supporter of the expansion of slavery. In 1861, he resigned from the Senate when the…

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Tarzan and the Lost Empire

Tarzan and The Lost Empire The whole world knows Tarzan of the Apes, the white man raised in the jungles of Africa, whose deeds and exploits have made book and movie history. Tarzan and The Lost Empire brings back to print one of the most astonishing adventures of the marvelous jungle hero. It is the story of an ancient Roman city, long forgotten by civilization and buried amid the deepest…

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Out of the Storm

“Collision!” is the only explanation Gail Desmond hears as the ocean liner lists toward the sea. In the chaos that follows, she finds herself alone on deck with a stranger who lashes her to a makeshift raft. Moments later, she finds him floating unconscious and hauls him aboard. Miraculously, they survive the storm, and she is determined to save the life of the man who saved hers. With medical…

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The Oxford History of the United States 1783-1917 Volume 2

An available audiobook. In cooperation with Spoken Realms. THE OXFORD HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES 1783-1917 Volume Two By SAMUEL ELIOT MORISON. OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS 1927. Narrated by Joseph Tabler CONTENTS XXXIII. THE COTTON KINGDOM XXXIV. SOUTHERN SOCIETY XXXV. WHIGS AND DEMOCRATS XXXVI.JONATHAN AND JOHN XXXVII. OREGON AND THE FAR WEST XXXVIII. TEXAS XXXIX. THE MEXICAN WAR XL. THE…

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Legends of the Werewolf Hunter, Volume 2; An Autobiography of a Werewolf Hunter Anthology

Hell’s apex predator is known by many names. Among them, Wolven, The Lineage, and Werewolf. But in ages past, they were known as Daemonium Lupum. Welcome to our second collection based on Brian P. Easton’s Autobiography of a Werewolf Hunter series, an anthology featuring Legends of the Werewolf Hunter. From the hills of medieval Europe to the steppes of modern Russia, the fabled streets of…

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The Atlantic City Caper; Cole Harper Mystery Series, Book 3

Vacation was the plan. Trouble was the reality. Cole Harper came to Atlantic City for a break—a few days to clear his head, sip a drink, and forget the mess he left behind in Philly. But when a redhead with a Southern drawl and a face he almost recognizes wins big in a backroom casino, then ends up bound to his hotel bed, vacation is over. Now Cole’s neck-deep in a mystery thick with…